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Regulator’s roadmap unlocks economic and societal benefits of drones

Published on: 21 October 2025
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock the full economic and societal potential of airborne drones.

Updated rules confirmed to support safe growth of drone sector

Published on: 08 May 2025
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Outcome of drone regulation consultation confirms a package of updates by the regulator to simplify rules and enhance safety.

UK Civil Aviation Authority Launches UK SORA: A Digital Risk Assessment System for unmanned aircraft systems

Published on: 28 April 2025
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New online digital risk assessment system for unmanned aircraft operations

Infrastructure inspections with drones made easier under new rules

Published on: 15 October 2024
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Innovative new policy launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight.

Midlands set to drive the aerospace revolution in UK cities, says regulator

Published on: 26 September 2024
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UK Civil Aviation Authority hosts roundtable with companies across the Midlands aerospace supply chain.

Aviation regulator sets out plan to enable routine drone flights beyond line of sight

Published on: 24 September 2024
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight unlocking benefits across society.

New trials set to help unlock drone deliveries and inspections in the UK

Published on: 15 August 2024
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Category:Drones

Regulator announces organisations set to take part in new trials which will see drones used in everyday life.

Step forward in unlocking drones flying beyond visual line of sight

Published on: 20 February 2024
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New proposals will help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight of Remote Pilots with inspections of infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and roads all set to benefit.

Drone users urged to respond to significant consultation on proposals to develop regulations

Published on: 23 November 2023
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has signalled proposals designed to make drone flights safer and to make it easier for drone users to understand and comply with regulations

New trials move the UK closer to allowing everyday drone deliveries and flying beyond visual line of sight

Published on: 17 October 2023
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Six projects have been chosen for trials under a UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will help make beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights an everyday reality.

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UK Civil Aviation Authority Statement: Eastern Airways
- Published on: 27 October 2025
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Regulator’s roadmap unlocks economic and societal benefits of drones
- Published on: 21 October 2025
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UK Civil Aviation Authority appoints new Non-Executive Director
- Published on: 30 September 2025
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